The fully extended 'magic arm' reaches 58 cm and, thanks to its six ball joints, can take on very different configurations. At the ends, it offers two 1/4” screw connections, accompanied by side anti-rotation pins that facilitate centering and prevent slipping on the prepared plates; with standard plates, on the other hand, the pins simply remain unused when returning to the base. The kit is fixed with a jaw suitable both to tops up to 5 cm thick, such as tables and shelves, and to round tubes up to 6 cm in diameter, such as easels and railings. The clamping surfaces have silicone inserts that improve grip and protect surfaces, and there is also a 3/8” threaded hole on the jaw for mounting additional accessories. The arms are comfortable to hold thanks to the foam coating, which is also useful as protection in case of accidental bumps with photographic equipment.
The construction is made entirely of metal and allows the joints to be tightened with good stability. Included is an Allen wrench that allows you to further increase the force on the wheels, even if in my case it was not necessary: I prefer to maintain a minimum of elasticity to reduce the risk of damage in the presence of shocks or vibrations. Folded up, it is light and not bulky, therefore easy to carry, and I find it ideal for holding action cameras and smartphones (with the accessories supplied), but also webcams, microphones, small cameras, light points and flashes. The declared maximum load of 1 kg is widely respected: in my case it proved to be very useful even to place a second 15.6” portable monitor, fixing it to the desk top.
The limitations I have found are intrinsic to this type of support: at maximum extension, in the presence of vibrations, a slight movement is inevitable. As for the price, I consider it interesting and consistent with the perceived quality: all the parts are made of metal, there are no obvious weaknesses and overall it gives the impression of being an accessory destined to last over time.